Podcast appearances and mentions of nikola jokic

On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether Denver Nuggets should still be viewed as one of the best teams in the Western Conference given all their roster uncertainty outside of Nikola Jokic, why the Los Angeles Lakers were never given the opportunity to re-sign LeBron James on the kind of veteran minimum contract he received from the Philadelphia 76ers, the narrative that LeBron chose Philly because he knows he can have a lot of influence on the franchise both inside the locker room and in the front office, why Jaylen Brown could prove to be the biggest obstacle between LeBron and a full franchise takeover of the Sixers, and whether it's fair to say that Jayson Tatum took a shot at Brown at his youth basketball camp over the weekend. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys start the show by looking at the ESPN list of the NFL’s top wide receivers. Did any Broncos crack that list? Which players may have deserved to crack this list? Should any of them have made it? We’ve talked about our all-time favorite Broncos. Let's build a Denver Nuggets all-time starting five centered around Nikola Jokic! Who makes the list for you, and who built the best starting five? Who was left off the list, and why did we leave them off? We look back at the Nuggets throughout the franchise's history. How many players have left massive impacts on the Nuggets? Which players do you think of first when it comes to the Nuggets?

Jason predicts that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return to MVP form after his NFL peers ranked him the 69th-best player. Jason also examines how LeBron James and Caitlin Clark are being humbled. ➢​​Today's Sponsors PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - NFL Network Ranks Lamar Jackson 69th Best Player 10:05 - Byron Scott Says Interest in LeBron James Exaggerated 21:42 - Is Caitlin Clark Becoming A Laughing Stock? 34:55 - What are the chances that Lamar Jackson will win his 3rd MVP? 56:05 - Should LeBron James join Nikola Jokic in Denver?  1:17:43 - Has Caitlin Clark Become a Joke Around the WNBA? 1:26:25 - Aaron Donald Works Out at Rams facility 1:32:04 - MLB's First Female Home Plate Umpire Cauces Controversy ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their bizarre offseason. We break down the signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones, as well as losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. Has the Nuggets' offseason been on pause while we wait to see what LeBron James does in free agency? Will the Nuggets still try to shed salary this offseason and field a worse team than we saw last season? How concerned are the guys with Nikola Jokic not signing a contract extension this offseason? Is Jokic holding the organization accountable to field a championship-caliber team around him or holding out for the most money possible? If Jokic walks away from the Nuggets at the end of the season, who would be to blame? We wrap up the show by continuing our conversation on the Nuggets and their standing with Jokic. Could we see Jokic take a pay cut like Victor Wembanyama or Jalen Brunson? 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets and their bizarre offseason. We break down the signings of Marvin Bagley and Tyus Jones, as well as losing Tim Hardaway Jr. and Jonas Valanciunas. Has the Nuggets offseason been on pause while we wait to see what LeBron James does in free agency? We look at what the current odds are for LeBron to join the Nuggets. How concerned are the guys with Nikola Jokic not signing a contract extension this offseason? Will we see Jokic take a pay cut like Victor Wembanyama in order to field the best team around him? If Jokic walks away from the Nuggets at the end of the season, would the guys blame him? Today's "Three Count" features the Nuggets signing the EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year, Alpha Diallo, previewing MLB's Home Run Derby tonight, which Hunter Goodman was snubbed from, and previewing the World Cup semifinals with France, Spain, England, and Argentina. We react to the controversial fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway over the weekend. What is the guys' interest level in McGregor moving forward? 

What was your favorite recess game growing up? LeBron Watch continues. Are we any closer to a decision from him? Would we rather see him go to an old team or a new team? Also, how concerning is it that Nikola Jokic isn't signing with an extension until next year? Plus, did Jayson Tatum get Jaylen Brown traded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Will debate if Von Miller will be in the NFL next season and what team he will play for. Could the Broncos use a guy like Miller if Jonathan Cooper is suspended or cut from the Broncos? How much does Miller still have in the tank? We react to Zach Allen coming in at number 73 of the NFL's top 100 players. Is Allen somehow still underrated? Who else from the Broncos are we expecting to be on the list? How will the Rockies approach the MLB trade deadline? Will we continue to see a new era of Rockies baseball under Walker Monfort's leadership? We react to the latest with NBA free agency, in which Peyton Watson's situation may be greatly impacted by the NBA stepping in on the Kawhi Leonard trade. Could the Nuggets still trade a starting-caliber player like Aaron Gordon or Cam Johnson this offseason? What is the motivation behind Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign his contract extension? 

What was your favorite recess game growing up? LeBron Watch continues. Are we any closer to a decision from him? Would we rather see him go to an old team or a new team? Also, how concerning is it that Nikola Jokic isn't signing with an extension until next year? Plus, did Jayson Tatum get Jaylen Brown traded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Mack discusses the possibility of Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets potentially parting ways next summer.

Jared and Mo bid Kyle Lowry adieu upon his retirement, then discuss Donovan Mitchell's contract extension and the future of the Cavaliers, LeBron James apparently narrowing his list of contenders, the Denver Nuggets' plans for this offseason, and what you can and can't take away from NBA Summer League. 1:30 Kyle Lowry 4:33 Donovan Mitchell 13:35 LeBron James 22:29 Denver Nuggets 34:55 Summer League Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Hour 2 of the show, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington listen to Brad Stevens state why he and the Boston Celtics traded Jaylen Brown and it having to do with some cap issues allegedly. Plus, the guys discuss Nikola Jokic's extension plan for next year, we play "What Are We Watching", and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about Travis Kelce being named one of the NFL's Top 100 players, if Nuggets fans should have any concerns about Nikola Jokic leaving the Rocky Mountains, Coach Prime and Belichick abstaining from the EA Sports College Football game again, Maller's Mountain of Money: Kevin Hart Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the latest in Free Agency, why the Denver Nuggets are in flux until LeBron James and Peyton Watson clear things up, and why Nikola Jokic's contract decision provides both clarity and uncertainty. How will the Nuggets handle the 2026-27 season with the pressure surrounding Jokic's impending free agency? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they recap Team USA’s loss to Belgium before they discuss Nikola Jokic’s commitment to the Nuggets after a recent comment from the big man. The Broncos have the 8th-best roster in the NFL, according to ESPN, and the guys debate who deserves more credit for the Broncos’ incredible turnaround between Payton & Paton. Stoke airs his concerns about Nikola Jokic’s new contract after the big man committed to it. Mike shares some info about Cale Makar’s upcoming megadeal. Mike and Stoke are joined by our 9News Broncos Insider, Mike Klis, to hear his take on Bo Nix’s recovery and the latest on Jonathan Cooper. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello are joined by ESPN's Seth Wickersham to discuss his article today detailing Sean Payton's day-to-day during the playoffs. How much did Sean Payton actually entertain having Bill Belichick join the Broncos coaching staff? Will Sean Payton be able to hand off play-calling duties with his obsessive nature over the team? Can Sean Payton be too overbearing with his coaching staff and the players? We react to Wickersham's time on the show and applaud him for the detail he was able to put in a long-form article on Payton. How would Payton handle a slow start from the Broncos and Davis Webb's first season calling plays? We react to rumors that the Avalanche have kicked the tires on trying to acquire Connor Hellebuyck. Were the Avs a better goaltender away from winning the Cup this season? What would the guys be willing to give up for Hellebuyck? How concerned should we be with Nikola Jokic waiting till next season to sign a contract extension? Is this about Jokic applying pressure to the organization or wanting to maximize his money in a contract? 

00:00 Cross talk, Nikola Jokic says the idea is to re-sign with Denver.24:55 Folarin Balogun's red card suspended.38:30 More on Jokic's comments.

00:00 Peyton Watson update.15:55 Best NFL rosters.31:25 More on Nikola Jokic's comments.

On a Tuesday episode of Hot Takes, Eric Goodman and Troy Renck give their assessment of USA's performance vs. Belgium in the Round of 16, in which they looked outclassed in just about every facet. What will it take for the U.S. to become a world soccer power and will it ever happen? Did Balogun's red card reversal give even more fuel to the Belgians? Plus, Nikola Jokic is opting to wait on signing a contract extension with the Nuggets until next summer. A conversation about Denver entering the second apron and if it is still possible the team will look drastically different next season. Eric and Troy break it all down on a Tuesday edition of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello continue to take a deep dive into the Nuggets. We react to Nikola Jokic's latest comments on wanting to be a member of the Nuggets for his career, even though he plans not to sign an extension this offseason. Is this Jokic's way of applying pressure to the Nuggets' organization or just him trying to make the most money possible? Could there be a scenario in which Jokic walks away from the Nuggets for nothing next offseason? How concerned should Nuggets Nation be with Jokic's decision to wait to sign an extension? We preview tonight's US Men's Soccer game as they play Belgium in the round of 16. How has this US Soccer team brought the country together to watch soccer? Would the US have a legitimate shot at beating Spain if we can win tonight? We wrap up the show with Phil wanting a new victory song for Team USA in the World Cup as well as sharing our score predictions for tonight. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Phil and Aniello take a deep dive into the Nuggets. We react to Nikola Jokic's latest comments on wanting to be a member of the Nuggets for his career, even though he plans not to sign an extension this offseason. Is this Jokic's way of applying pressure to the Nuggets' organization or just him trying to make the most money possible? Could there be a scenario in which Jokic walks away from the Nuggets for nothing next offseason? How concerned should Nuggets Nation be with Jokic's decision to wait to sign an extension? Today's "Three Count" features Hunter Goodman being announced as the sole Rockies All-Star this season, a World Cup recap from the games over the weekend with Mexico and England playing an all-time game, and the ratings from the US and Bosnia game. Would the Nuggets match an offer sheet that a team hands out to Peyton Watson? Should the Nuggets look into sign-and-trade situations to return some assets but lose Watson? 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Phil and Aniello cross-talking with Jake and James. The guys discuss Nikola Jokic's love for Team Serbia basketball and debate whether he cares enough about the Nuggets' team success. Phil and Aniello react to the latest with LeBron James' free agency and the Nuggets being listed as a finalist for his services. Would LeBron be the most popular player in Nuggets history? How would the Nuggets complement LeBron and Jokic in the starting lineup? Would the Nuggets still have major holes on defense even with the addition of LeBron? How desirable would the Nuggets be to LeBron? Would LeBron accept being a third option for the Nuggets? Would teams like Cleveland, Golden State, or Minnesota make the most basketball sense for LeBron to join? We preview tonight's massive game for the US Men's Soccer team. What do the guys make of the controversy over Flo Balogun being allowed to play after a red card in the US's round of 32 game? 

In hour  three of Dover and Cecil with Dan Jacobs filling in for the guys, Dan gets into the worst case scenario if the Nuggets aren't able to sign LeBron and they end up over the salary cap and what it might look like and If he would like to see Nikola Jokic go through that.  We then welcome in "the lovely and Talented James Merilatt" to  discuss what he would do if he was in control of the Nuggets and then proceeds to say that Russel Wilson is a top five Broncos Quarterback of all time. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. They recap Team USA’s victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, the highs and lows between the World Cup Fever and the dreaded Red Card. The Nuggets finally made a move in free agency, they review the Marvin Bagley II signing for the Nuggets. How many minutes will he play? They discuss whether the Nuggets really missed out on Jaylen Brown and Chad makes the case for why it’s time for the Nuggets to break up Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Chad lays out the plan for the Nuggets’ front office moving forward. 

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. Chad has a crazy conspiracy theory about the Nikola Jokic contract situation. Are the Nuggets and the NBA at large in danger of losing The Joker? They look at the state of the Nuggets’ roster and front office to determine what their next course of action should be. Do the Nuggets need to take a step back before they can make any progress? The Broncos looked like they had a plan at WR... but then they traded for Jaylen Waddle, John and Chad discuss what changed and how much pressure is being on Jaylen Waddle to be the miracle cure. It looks like the Nuggets lucked out with Peyton Watson’s suitors spending their cap elsewhere, John and Chad break down the Nuggets’ roster to see what other work they need to do.  

For the fourth and final hour of the day on Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, John Davis and Chad Andrus sit in for the guys. They discuss Peyton Watson’s role; what it would be if he comes back to the Nuggets and whether he’d be happy in it. The Nuggets used their veteran minimum move wisely, according to John and Chad, the guys break down how he’ll fit in. It’s fun to dream about getting an all-time great player, John and Chad explore the possibility that Lebron James comes to Denver. How would he fit with the Nuggets? Chad lays out the possibility that Nikola Jokic is in the middle of his exit plan from the NBA. John and Chad wrap up today’s show speculating what the Nuggets are going to do with Cam Johnson.  

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the possibility of LeBron James joining Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. How would LeBron fit on the court with Jamal and Jokic? How would he like David Adelman as a coach? Zach and Phil continue to break down the possibility of LeBron James joining the Nuggets. Would the Nuggets be championship contenders immediately with James? Would LeBron be willing to take a lesser contract to be in Denver? Could the Nuggets keep their current roster in place and add James? We pivot to the Broncos as the guys debate if JaQuan McMillian is a star and not just a good story. Zach shares McMillian's stats and compares them to the best safeties in the NFL. We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on McMillian finding the ball and not caring about his path to the NFL, including being undrafted. 

Ryan Blackburn goes LIVE to react to the start of 2026 NBA Free Agency. The Denver Nuggets have significant holes in their roster, a desire to reduce salary, and a potentially unstable situation around Nikola Jokic. They could do just about anything, and Ryan is LIVE (for at most 90 minutes) to break down what's happening with the Nuggets in the free agency and trade department. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In hour three of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, they discuss the possibility that Jaylen Brown gets moved in the next 24 hours. Would you want to have Jaylen Brown in Denver? Would it appease Nikola Jokic to keep him as a Nugget for life? The Morning Crew run through the worst case scenario for the Nuggets with the Jokic contreact rumor. The guys get a sweet surprise to end the third hour. 

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth,  Scrappy Will Petersen fills in for a sickly Mike and Stoke is back from his Shingles affliction. Can he win the Ed Block Courage Award out of retirement? They get well wishes from the 6am texters before they air their concerns about Nikola Jokic possibly passing up a big contract extension. Stoke advocates for a Jaylen Brown trade. Will and Stoke wrap up the first hour talking about the report about the Nuggets looking for a babysitter for David Adelman. 

00:00 Cross talk, Nate is with Spring today.19:15 Nikola Jokic may not sign his extension this summer.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn goes over the weekend rumors sparked by a report that Nikola Jokic will consider delaying an extension with the Denver Nuggets. How long will that go for, and what can the Nuggets do to get him to sign on the dotted line? Then, Ryan discusses the introduction of the Nuggets newest rookies Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins before going over NBA reports and rumors on Free Agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the second hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Stink highlights the young ladies who attended the 3rd Annual Fan Football Camp before they discuss how much the Nuggets’ ownership owes to Nikola Jokic and the fans to maximize Joker’s prime. Mike and Mark speculate how many Broncos will be voted into the NFL Top 100 list and they especially wonder where Bo will rank in light of #98 on the list. There’s chatter that Nikola Jokic is going to turn down a 278 million dollar extension, is this all a play for more money or is he sending a message to the organization? What’s Trending? Dogpiling on analytics and a player the Rockies need to get ahead of. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic's future from every angle. We react to old press conferences from Nuggets President Josh Kroenke over the years, discussing going into the luxury tax, having a responsibility to Jokic to go for championships while he's on the roster, and much more. With the NFL's Top 100 Players list slowly beginning to be released, we question how many Broncos will be on the list. Who is most likely to be snubbed from the list? How much higher will Bo Nix be ranked after his rookie season ranking? Where will Nix be ranked among his 2024 quarterback class members like Drake Maye and Caleb Williams?

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. We hear from co-GM's Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace on their confidence in Jokic re-signing, Jokic calling out the team for not being good enough, and much more. How confident are Zach and Phil that Jokic will sign an extension before next season starts? Today's "Three Count" features whether the Nuggets have to consider trading Jokic if he doesn't sign an extension to avoid seeing him walk away from the Nuggets for nothing after this season, and Zach's story of his car getting towed after the live show from last Friday. How involved is Stan Kroenke with the Nuggets? How could he react to Jokic trying to "strong-arm" KSE and the Nuggets? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. What is the confidence level in the guys that Jokic will be in Denver for the foreseeable future? Could Jokic be looking around at the Nuggets hiring a first-time head coach in David Adelman and bringing in two first-time co-GMs, and be frustrated? Could the Nuggets be vulnerable to losing Jokic at the end of the season for nothing? We react to the report that Peyton Watson's contract extension could be in the $30 million per year range. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay this price tag for a player without a long history of success? We wrap up the show, summarizing everything in Denver sports from this weekend, including whether Hunter Goodman will be a member of the Rockies for the long haul. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the reports that Nikola Jokic might not sign his contract extension with the Nuggets. Is Jokic applying pressure to the organization to better the roster and better his chances of winning another championship in Denver? Zach and Phil continue to break down the dynamic between Jokic and the Nuggets as he is rumored to potentially not sign a contract extension this offseason. Should Jokic demand the Nuggets sign certain players or spend a certain amount on the roster? We react to the report that Peyton Watson's contract extension could be in the $30 million per year range. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay this price tag for a player without a long history of success? With the NFL's Top 100 Players list slowly beginning to be released, we question how many Broncos will be on the list. Will Bo Nix make the list? Who is most likely to be snubbed from the list? 

In hour one of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the report coming out of the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is delaying signing his extension for another year. Is this a move for leverage? Could Jokic be forcing the Kroenkes' hand? Are we proud that Jokic is taking a stand for his legacy? We visit some of the trade rumors with Jaylen Brown. Would you trade Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson for Brown? A Colorado legend, Big Al Williams, joins us! Can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Is fixing the backup QB situation the biggest concern? How can Davis Webb level up the Broncos? They have a big conversation about the backup QB to end the hour! 

In hour three of Dover and Cecil, the guys react to the report coming out of the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic is delaying signing his extension for another year. Is this a move for leverage? Could Jokic be forcing the Kroenkes' hand? Are we proud that Jokic is taking a stand for his legacy? We visit some of the trade rumors with Jaylen Brown. Would you trade Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson for Brown? A Colorado legend, Big Al Williams, joins us! Can the Broncos win the Super Bowl? Is fixing the backup QB situation the biggest concern? How can Davis Webb level up the Broncos? They have a big conversation about the backup QB to end the hour! 

As Anthony has mentioned over the course of the summer so far, Deandre Ayton is going to opt in, and Marcus Smart is going to opt out. He explains what both decisions mean for the Lakers, then dives into an interesting situation with Nikola Jokic.

News we didn't expect on a Saturday afternoon, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer at The Stein Line report that Nikola Jokic is "considering" delaying signing his extension. Hooooo boy. Lots to unpack here.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

According to Marc Stein, Nikola Jokic may hold off on extending with the Nuggets. Can they make the moves necessary to convince him to extend? And what kind of trade should the Celtics accept for Jaylen Brown? We discuss that and more.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Arvada Beer Garden. The guys refute the morning show's claim that Nikola Jokic is a top 10 basketball player of all time. Zach points out all the accomplishments of the top 10 players in NBA history, and the guys debate how much more Jokic needs to do to be a part of that conversation. Zach and Phil react to Troy Franklin's comments regarding the arrival of Jaylen Waddle in Denver. The guys applaud Franklin's maturity when talking about the topic and likely being pushed back into the third wide receiver role. Could JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman be a top running back duo in the NFL? What will RJ Harvey's role be in the backfield in year two? The Broncos' defense was great last season, but will they be able to pick up the lack of turnovers they created? Is this an area that can improve if they emphasize it? We hear from Sean Payton on how valuable turnovers can be. 

Who are the 20 best players in the NBA heading into next season? We're doing the impossible: a way-too-early ranking of the league's elite and debating which stars belong in each tier. We start with the true franchise carriers—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Giannis Antetokounmpo—the superstars capable of dragging a team into contention. Then we break down the No. 1 options who can lead championship runs with the right supporting cast, including Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jayson Tatum. We also discuss the players we still need to see more from, including Cade Cunningham, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns, plus rank a loaded wing group featuring Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Williams, and Jaylen Brown. Can Tyrese Maxey and Scottie Barnes save the East Play-In tier? And where do NBA legends Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James belong as they continue to defy Father Time? Plus, we reveal the stars who just missed the cut, including Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Jamal Murray, and Pascal Siakam.   RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer   Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What NBA teams look for goes beyond talent. Former Denver Nugget Bill Hanzlik joins PREP Athletics to talk about player potential, work ethic, character, and why he chose a prep school post-grad year for his son.Bill shares how defense helped him become a first-round NBA Draft pick, what young players need to understand about making it to the next level, and how NBA teams evaluate more than just scoring. He also explains how he researched prep schools, why New Hampton became the right fit for his son Rob, and what families should consider when looking at the prep school path.We also talk about Nikola Jokic, what makes him special, Bill's Denver Nuggets perspective, and Stomp's basketball traction product after appearing on Shark Tank.⏰ Timestamps:00:00 - Bill Hanzlik, Denver Nuggets, Prep School, and Stomp03:07 - Bill's NBA Career and Defensive Identity05:50 - What NBA Teams Look For in Young Players09:12 - Why Bill Sent His Son to Prep School12:43 - What Makes Nikola Jokic Special15:31 - Stomp, Shark Tank, and Basketball Traction18:22 - Final Advice for Families

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Giannis saying he doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee, OKC trades Aaron Wiggins to Hawks and Timberwolves set their market for Jaden McDaniels! Timeline:00:00 - Introduction04:30 - Giannis doesn’t want to leave Milwaukee 28:55 - OKC trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks39:00 - Timberwolves will only trade Jaden McDaniels for Nikola Jokic or Giannis (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil look at Sean Payton. Where did he have shortcomings as a play caller? Can Davis Webb clean those up next season? The Broncos added two players from the UFL. How does Cecil feel about them? What could their arrival signal for one Broncos receiver? What are the Avs missing on their roster? Did the Knicks' success and Brunson's contract impact how future front offices will talk to superstars? Will that impact Nikola Jokic’s contract?   

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue their conversation on the NBA Finals and the surge in attention and viewership. Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now, even with legends like LeBron James and Steph Curry on the final years of their careers. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Is Victor Wembanyama currently the best player in the world, and how would a championship impact that title? Will Jokic regain his three-point shot next season, after struggling in the playoffs? Today's "Three Count" features Warren Schaffer's comments on opposing teams taking over Coors Field, Altitude television changing their crew to call Nuggets games, and the guys making their picks for Game 4 in the NBA Finals tonight. Could Jarrett Stidham be a cut candidate this season? We debate if Mason Rudolph could be a better fit to back up Bo Nix with a crowded quarterback room in Pittsburgh? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the massive number of viewers Game 3 had in the NBA Finals and Zach points out how great of a place the NBA is in now with all the young talent in the league. Will we ever call Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA again? Does Victor Wembanyama currently hold the title as best in the league at the age of only 22? How much of Jokic's lack of defense impact his ability to be the best player in the world? We react to the conflicting reports of Jaquan McMillian and the Broncos working towards a contract extension. Will McMillian get a fair shot at being the nickel corner again this season or will Jahdae Barron take over the position in his second season after being a first-round pick? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Will Petersen joining the show to discuss if Mason Rudolph would be a better backup quarterback in Denver than Jarrett Stidham. 

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn breaks down the later prime of Nikola Jokic ahead of his supermax extension in July. Ryan projects Jokic's regular season numbers and overall impact, including his comparison to all-time greats. Ryan discusses what the Nuggets need to do to help Jokic maximize this window. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.